Senior Counsel (Litigation), Legal
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- operations
- Experience
- late
- Organization Types
- government & public sector
- Location
- New York City
- Posted Date
- Company
- NYC EDC
- Salary
- USD140,000 - USD170,000 annually
AI Summary
Job Description
Manages a portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation matters for NYCEDC, developing litigation strategy, overseeing outside counsel, drafting pleadings and discovery materials, handling settlement negotiations and dispute resolution, advising staff on litigation risks, and supporting the General Counsel on claims management initiatives.
Hard Requirements
- JD from ABA-accredited law school
- Active New York State Bar admission in good standing
- Minimum 5 years post-law school litigation experience including complex civil litigation
- Experience with pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Experience coordinating outside counsel and litigation budgets
- NYC residency within 180 days of hire
Soft Requirements
- Experience litigating real estate, commercial contract, construction, development, or public entity disputes